Posts in Category: Cat and Kitten Care by How To Prepare For Your Kitten Or Puppy’s First Vet Visit Congratulations on your new little bundle of puppy or kitten joy! The Urban Pet is so excited to welcome your new family member. Keep reading to learn how to prepare for your new puppy or kitten’s first vet visit. Read More All About Cat Vaccines The Urban Pet knows that you want the best for your cat (and we do, too!). So what’s the deal with cat vaccines? What does your cat need? What do kitten vaccine schedules look like? Keep reading to learn all you need to know about cat vaccines. Read More In a Pet Emergency, Don’t Wait for the Other Shoe to Drop It is always best to act quickly in the case of a pet emergency. In fact, waiting can make things much worse and even make treatment impossible. This begs the question: what qualifies as a true pet emergency? To answer this, we’ll dive into the obvious and subtle signs that a pet needs immediate veterinary […] Read More The Grim Reality of Parasites in Puppies and Kittens One of the most important lessons for owners of young pets can come as a surprise: parasite management. Beneath the many layers of delightful sweetness, intestinal parasites in puppies and kittens can cause numerous problems. Because every animal deserves the chance to enjoy optimal health and wellness, it is essential to test for and treat […] Read More Kitty Like to Scratch? A Look at Cat Grooming and Nail Trimming When you think of cat grooming, you might imagine cleaning the ears, brushing out the fur coat, and maybe even brushing the teeth. A major component is the nails, but they may be easy to overlook if a cat doesn’t shred upholstery. Their nails might also be relegated to the “nope zone” if a cat […] Read More